London ↔ New York City — Live Clock

London is 5 hours ahead

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09:00

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New York City

USA · -5h🔔 Public Holiday in 5d — Juneteenth National Independence Day

04:00

New York

USA · -5h🔔 Public Holiday in 5d — Juneteenth National Independence Day

04:00

Tokyo

Japan · +8h

17:00

Dubai

United Arab Emirates · +3h

12:00

Sydney

Australia · +9h

18:00

When to schedule across time zones

Both London and New York City are in standard hours simultaneously for 3h per day.

14:00 London / 09:00 New York City✓ Both working

15:00 London / 10:00 New York City✓ Both working

16:00 London / 11:00 New York City✓ Both working

Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each location's local time.

Time difference: London and New York City

London is 5 hours ahead of New York City. When London clocks hit noon, New York City reads 07:00.

London is in the Europe/London timezone. New York City is in America/New_York. The difference is 5 hours.

Business hours comparison

Every working day, London and New York City are both in business hours for 3 hours simultaneously.

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London

New York City

Overlap (3h)

Holiday calendar for both locations

⚡ Both locations have upcoming holidays, check availability before scheduling.

London7 holidays

Jun 15World Cup Bank HolidaySOON

Jul 13Battle of the Boyne

Aug 3Summer Bank Holiday

Aug 31Summer Bank Holiday

Nov 30Saint Andrew's Day

New York City8 holidays

Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence DaySOON

Jul 3Independence Day

Sep 7Labour Day

Oct 12Columbus Day

Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day

Working across London and New York City

Working across London (United Kingdom) and New York City (USA) involves a 5-hour gap. The good news: there is a 3-hour mutual window in standard business hours that lets both sides collaborate without anyone joining at an unreasonable hour.

💡 Best practice for cross-timezone meetings

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14:00–15:00 in London = 09:00–10:00 in New York City. Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.

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15:00–16:00 in London = 10:00–11:00 in New York City. Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.

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16:00–17:00 in London = 11:00–12:00 in New York City. Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.

DST transitions can silently shift your meeting times by an hour. The ClockinSync Chrome Extension tracks these changes automatically so you never get caught off guard.

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Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in London. The input bar accepts natural language like "3pm", "15:30", or "9am Rome" for instant conversions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours apart are London and New York City?

London and New York City are 5 hours apart. London (Europe/London) is ahead of New York City (America/New_York).

What is the best time to schedule a call between London and New York City?

Both locations are simultaneously in business hours for 3 hours per day. 14:00 London / 09:00 New York City works well for both parties.

Will the offset change due to a DST transition anytime soon?

Both London and New York City are in a stable DST period. No adjustments needed for meetings scheduled in the next 7 days.

What is the New York City equivalent of 12:00 PM London time?

When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 7:00 AM in New York City.

How can I quickly find the current time in New York City from London?

Simply drag the slider to your London time — New York City and all other locations update in real time. Accuracy is to the minute, DST-aware.

Are there any upcoming public holidays in London or New York City?

Yes — London has an upcoming public holiday: World Cup Bank Holiday on June 15. Check the holiday panel above before confirming meetings.

How do London and New York City relate to UTC?

London is in the Europe/London timezone. New York City is in America/New_York. The difference is 5 hours.

End of day in London — what time is that for someone in New York City?

An email sent at 5 PM in London lands at 12:00 PM in New York City. Your New York City contact should still be at their desk.

Quick time conversions: London → New York City

Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.

For every 6:00 AM in London, it's simultaneously 1:00 AM in New York City.

Is 11:00 AM a good time to call New York City from London?—6:00 AM

1:00 PMin London→8:00 AMin New York City

7:00 AM in London corresponds exactly to 2:00 AM in New York City.

8:00 AMin London→3:00 AMin New York City

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